SR 59 — Paying tribute to the memory of James Charles Evers.
Last action — Immediate Release
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the most recent version of Bill SR 59, two lines were added and one line was removed. Specifically, the wording has been updated to reflect its status after being adopted by the Senate. This change is important because it clarifies the bill’s progress and ensures that everyone is aware that it has moved forward in the legislative process.
SR 59 (As Introduced)Adopted by Senate) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
Senator(s) Horhn, Norwood, Jordan, Frazier, Simmons (12th), Blount, Jackson (11th), Butler, Michel, Hopson Senate Resolution 59 (As Adopted by Senate) A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES CHARLES EVERS, A RESPECTED ENTREPRENEUR, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND POLITICIAN AND EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE SENATE TO HIS BEREAVED FAMILY.
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Action History
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Title Suff Do Be Adopted
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Sponsors
- Horhn · Primary
- Sollie B. Norwood · Cosponsor
- Hillman Terome Frazier · Cosponsor
- Jordan · Cosponsor
- Simmons (12th) · Cosponsor
- David Blount · Cosponsor
- Briggs Hopson · Cosponsor
- J. Walter Michel · Cosponsor
- Albert Butler · Cosponsor
- Reginald Jackson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Horhn
Co-sponsors (9)
- Sollie B. Norwood Democrat
- Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat
- Jordan
- Simmons (12th)
- David Blount Democrat
- Briggs Hopson Republican
- J. Walter Michel Republican
- Albert Butler Democrat
- Reginald Jackson Democrat
Not signed on (165)
165 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 165 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett | — | Yea |
| Blackmon | — | Yea |
| Branning | — | Yea |
| Caughman | — | Yea |
| Horhn | — | Yea |
| Jackson R. (11th) | — | Yea |
| Jackson S. (32nd) | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Jordan | — | Yea |
| McDaniel | — | Yea |
| Moran | — | Yea |
| Parker | — | Yea |
| Polk | — | Yea |
| Simmons D. T. (12th) | — | Yea |
| Simmons S. (13th) | — | Yea |
| Sojourner | — | Yea |
| Thompson | — | Yea |
| Turner-Ford | — | Yea |
| Witherspoon | — | Yea |
| Albert Butler | Democrat | Yea |
| David Blount | Democrat | Yea |
| Hillman Terome Frazier | Democrat | Yea |
| Hob Bryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Thomas | Democrat | Yea |
| Sollie B. Norwood | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Burks Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Benjamin Suber | Republican | Yea |
| Brice Wiggins | Republican | Yea |
| Briggs Hopson | Republican | Yea |
| Chad McMahan | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Younger | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel H. Sparks | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Kirby | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis DeBar, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| J. Walter Michel | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeff Tate | Republican | Yea |
| Jeremy England | Republican | Yea |
| Joel R. Carter, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Joey Fillingane | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph M. Seymour | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Harkins | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy L. Chism | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Blackwell | Republican | Yea |
| Lydia Graves Chassaniol | Republican | Yea |
| Michael McLendon | Republican | Yea |
| Neil S. Whaley | Republican | Yea |
| Randy P. Boyd | Republican | Yea |
| Rita Potts Parks | Republican | Yea |
| Scott DeLano | Republican | Yea |
| Tyler McCaughn | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 59?
- SR 59 is sponsored by Horhn, Sollie B. Norwood (Democrat), Hillman Terome Frazier (Democrat), Jordan, Simmons (12th), David Blount (Democrat), Briggs Hopson (Republican), J. Walter Michel (Republican), Albert Butler (Democrat), and Reginald Jackson (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 59?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 59?
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